Marry the Kitchen to Your Home's Style

"Gone are the times when kitchens were merely kitchens — now they're so pretty they could be any room of the house, says designer Jo Ann Alston of her French Normandy-style layout. Jo Ann incorporated the appliances for a seamless appearance and mixed light fixtures with different styles and finishes to provide the look of having been obtained over time rather than purchased all at the same time. The assorted gray and brown tones in the Chinese slate and oak flooring complement the Jerusalem gold limestone countertop in the island, offering a rich appearance which never wanders far from a neutral colour midpoint.